Father God, Godly Father

[Chere Poole]

Father God ~ Godly fatherI was just thinking that on this Father's Day not everyone has a father to honor. Some have fathers who are difficult to honor. Perhaps you did not have the joy of growing up with or being loved and cared for by a Godly father. No matter your situation, as a child of God you can honor Him on this Father's Day.God embodies all the qualities of a strong, loving, tender father. He is worthy of our honor. He loves us unconditionally, no matter how we are thinking or behaving on a particular day. He does not mete out punishment for our wrongdoings, and always has a shoulder available to cry on when we reap the consequences of our wrong decisions.He rejoices at our successes, weeps with us over our losses, and loves us despite our failings. He looks upon our hearts with thankfulness for the purity that lies therein. He knows our frame, understands our struggles, and does not judge us by our weaknesses. He looks upon our hearts and what He sees there is the perfection of His creation in us, His incorruptible seed, the Christ in us. He looks forward to spending eternity with us ~ His precious planned for, long anticipated children ~ enjoying the continual feast He's prepared. But He rejoices each day we live upon this earth and love Him, doing our best to be our best for Him and for those we love.If you are doing your best to be a Godly father today, I thank Him for you. Love your family with all your might. Do not expect perfection from them any more than they expect it of you. Be kind, be strong, speak the truth of God's Word and cherish each moment you have loved ones to hold near and dear. Love your family despite their failings, and do your best to always be there with a comforting, nonjudgmental shoulder to cry on when necessary. Above all, love yourself as God loves you and rejoice in this gift of life you've been given.God bless you.

[Chere Poole]

Amen, Carolyn! You are so right~for those who missed out on all the joys of being raised by a godly father, God fulfills that role like none other ever could. I'm also very, very thankful my Heavenly Father's "lap" is never closed for business! I think of Dave Lutz's fantastic song "Daddy's Arms"...don't think I've ever heard God's tenderness expressed in a more eloquent manner.
God bless you, dear!
Chere

[Carolyn O'Kinsky (Aceto)]

Chere,
How beautifully written and full of truth your message contained.
How thankful I am to know our heavenly Father and his unfailing, unconditional love.
My father fell asleep when I was much younger and I miss him and his strength.
He was a good man.
Not all are as fortunate as I was to have a good father, but we are all blessed to have a Heavenly Father who
despite our faults and shortcomings is always there to guide and direct our paths.
God bless Chere,
Carolyn

[Chere Poole]

Thank you, Robert, and thanks for reminding me Dr. said that. God bless you.

[Robert Gause]

Chere , That was a beautiful truth and a pleasure to read.It reminded me of what Dr. told us over and over again."God never blesses us because we are good BUT because He is! Thank God for that and for you. Just keep speaking the truth of how much God loves us because thats exactly what we need to hear. God bless you.

[Chere Poole]

Bless you, Alison. Thank you for your comment. We can always be thankful for the example our Heavenly Father has set, can't we? :)

[Alison Smith]

Hi Chere
How utterly edifying to read your blog!
What a glory to God..
Thanks for taking the time to share your heart.
Agape
Alison